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Electrical Hazards for Non-Electricians) Course Binder Table of Contents . OSHA Disclaimer/Acknowledgements/Contact Information . Presenter and Guest Speaker information . Train-the-Trainer Course Objectives . Train-the-Trainer Course Agenda . How Training Materials are Organized Tab 1: Evaluation Tools . Pre -Test Blank Form . Post-Test Blank Form . Pre/Post-Test Answer Key . TOT Course Evaluation Form . "What Do You Know About Cal/OSHA" Quiz . "What Do You Know About Cal/OSHA" Quiz Answer Key Tab 2: Teaching Materials . Instructor's Guide . Curriculum . PowerPoint slides (Electrical hazards for non-electricians) . PowerPoint slides (Electrical Jeopardy review game) Tab 3: Training Handouts . Name That Term Buzz Group Exercise . Hazard Mapping Directions . Effects of Electrical Current on the Body . Hazard Assessment Model . Hazard Assessment Worksheet . Hazard Challenge Activity Case Studies . Additional Case Studies Tab 4: Tailgate Training . High Voltage Lines—Checklist/Training Guide . Underground Service Alert—Checklist/Training Guide . Portable Power Tools—Checklist/Training Guide . Temporary Power—Checklist/Training Guide Tab 5: Training Tips . How Adults Learn—WOSH Specialist Training . Effective Training Methods Tab 6: Resource List Tab 7: Second-Tier Training Forms . Guidelines for Second Tier Training/FAQ . Electrical Hazards Training Roster . Electrical Hazards Training Evaluation Form Page 1 Train-the-Trainer Course 2018 OSHA Funding Disclaimer This material was produced under grant SH31244SH7 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Acknowledgements The State Building and Construction Trades Council of California, AFL-CIO (SBCTC) acknowledges the following organizations for providing information, training material, and technical support for this course: • Cal/OSHA • The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) • Commission on Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation, California, Department of Industrial Relations, Worker Occupational Safety and Health (WOSH) Specialist Training Program • Federal OSHA • International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers • Labor Occupational Health Program (LOHP), University of California, Berkeley • WorkSafe BC (Workers' Compensation Board, British Columbia, Canada) For more information about this training program contact: State Building & Construction Trades Council of CA (SBCTC) Website: http://safety.sbctc.org Page 2 Course Presenters Guest Speakers Page 3 Train-the-Trainer Course Objectives After completing this course, participants will be able to: 1. Teach 4 modules of the SBCTC Electrical Hazards for Non-Electricians curriculum: • Electrical fatality trends in construction − Discuss electrocution numbers and rates for construction − Identify main causes of electrocution − Describe sources of electrocution • Understanding electricity basics − Explain basic concepts of electricity − Describe seven common electrical terms − Explain how electricity travels through a circuit − Explain the importance of grounding to worker safety • Effects of electricity on the human body − Describe main electrical-related injuries: shock, electrocution, burns, falls − Explain three factors that affect the severity of shock − Identify effects at different levels of amperage • Electrical hazards − Discuss five primary electrical hazards in construction − Apply a hazard assessment model to electrical hazards − Recognize hazards, evaluate risk, explain controls and best practices − Use teaching tools such as hazard mapping and case study activities 2. Practice best teaching methods and understand adult learning styles 3. Use resources provided through the training 4. Find additional training resources 5. Train a minimum of 20 non-electrical workers about electrical hazards Page 4 Train-the-Trainer Course Agenda Day One: 8:00—8:45 a.m. Introductions/Course Overview Pre-Test Introduction Section of PowerPoint Section 1—Electrical fatality trends in construction 8:45—9:45 a.m. Section 2—Understanding electricity basics Hazard Mapping Activity 9:45—10:00 a.m. Break 10:00—11:45 a.m. Section 3— Effects of electricity on the human body Section 4—Electrical hazards (first half) 11:45—12:15 Hosted Lunch 12:15—1:15 p.m. Section 4—Electrical hazards (second half) 1:15—2:30 p.m. IBEW Guest Speaker 2:30—2:45 p.m. Break 2:45—4:00 p.m. Post-Test Choose Teach-back Teams and Topics Review 4:00 p.m. Adjourn Page 5 Train-the-Trainer Course Agenda Day Two: 8:00—8:45 a.m. Welcome Back—Overview of Day Two Review Post-Test Results Cal/OSHA Quiz 8:45—9:30 a.m. How Adults Learn Best Teaching Best Practices Elements of Good and Bad Training Interactive Training Methods Aim for the Bull's Eye 9:30—9:45 a.m. Break 9:45—11:15 a.m. Guest Speaker—Cal/OSHA Consultation 11:15—Noon Teach-Back Preparation Noon—12:30 p.m. Hosted Lunch 12:30—1:30 p.m. Teach-Back Preparation continued 1:30—3:15 p.m. Practice Teaching—Student Team Presentations 3:15—4:00 p.m. Wrap-Up Evaluations Next Steps Certificates 4:00 p.m. Adjourn Page 6 How Training Materials Are Organized The purpose of this training is to raise awareness of construction electrical hazards among non- electrical workers. It is intended to be delivered by trainers who have completed the SBCTC 2- day train-the-trainer course. This training program consists of this course binder, a flash drive and laminated slides. All electronic files needed to present this training are included on the flash drive. Hard copies of the Curriculum and handouts are included in the binder. Curriculum and PowerPoint: The complete program consists of an introduction plus 4 sections designed for a multi-craft, worker audience. It can be presented at one time in its entirety in approximately 4.5 hours. An "At-A-Glance" page describing each section and approximate teaching times is included. The curriculum is formatted as a table with a left column that displays the PowerPoint slides and a right column with talking points, teaching notes, background information associated with each slide as well as instructions for activities. Each section begins with an overview of key points and what you will need to teach the section. The PowerPoint presentation includes a total of 106 slides. Videos: 4 videos are embedded in the PowerPoint presentation. They will begin playing when you click on the slide. The video files are saved on the course flash drive in the "Video" folder. They also must be saved in the same file folder with the PowerPoint file in order for the embedded videos to play in your presentation. Additional videos, that are not in the PowerPoint, but that may be useful for your training are included in the Video folder. The videos used in the presentation are: − Slide 52 "Jacob's Ladder 500kVA Switch Opening" from YouTube. Demonstrates electricity arcing across high voltage power lines. Run time 10 seconds. − Slide 54 "70E Electrical Arc Flash Demonstration." Shows what happens during arc flash/arc blast. Run time 1.25 minutes. − Slide 63 "Power Line Hazard—Fatal Crane Truck Contact" WorkSafe BC video from YouTube. Dramatization of a job site accident resulting in electrocution from contact with overhead power lines. Used as a case study in our training activity. Run time 2 minutes. − Slide 65 "A Bright Arc" WorkSafe BC video from YouTube. Describes what happens when equipment is energized by overhead power line. Run time 2 minutes. Page 7 Handouts: Certain modules of the curriculum use handouts to aid workers in retaining information or to guide activities. The curriculum notes prompt trainers when to use these materials. All required material is included in the "Handouts" tab of the binder and also on the flash drive. Additional factsheets and supplemental information from reputable sources are provided for training purposes only on the course flash drive. The SBCTC is not responsible for the accuracy of this material or for changes that may have occurred after the original publication date. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. We suggest you contact OSHA or Cal/OSHA for current regulatory compliance information. Training Tips: The binder includes information on training techniques and best practices that you may find helpful when presenting this program to others. These factsheets are from the Worker Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education Program (WOSHTEP) funded by the CA Commission on Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation. Resources: There is a resource list provided in the binder. You can find useful references and website links related to electrical hazards in construction. This resource list is included as a Word file with active hyperlinks on the course flash drive. SBCTC Training Forms: Train-the-trainer participants are expected to use this training material to train a minimum of 20 construction trades workers either on-the-job or through apprenticeship training programs. This is called "second-tier training" and must be accurately documented to be counted as part of this OSHA grant-funded program. Trainers will report training activity directly to the SBCTC Project Coordinator. We have provided training sign-in sheets, pre/post tests, evaluation forms, and instructions on how to report the training you accomplish. Second-tier training sessions must be at least 30 minutes in length and cover topics presented in this electrical hazards training material. Page 8 Training Post-Test Name: Date: Instructor: Location: 1. More electricians are electrocuted than non-electricians. a. True b. False c. I don't know 2. Describe two types of injuries that may result from contact with electricity. 3. Workers risk injury or death from electric shock when they accidentally: a) Touch an insulated live conductor b) Become part of an energized circuit c) Use extension cords marked S, SJ, or STO d) None of the above 4. Match the four terms at left with their meanings at right. (Some terms will have multiple meanings) _____ Resistance A.
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